“절면” is a type of noodle that is made by a dough being rolled into thin sheets and then folded and sliced into a noodle shape. A knife can be used when cutting the noodle shape. I refer to these noodles…
Pressed Noodles (압면)
“압면” is a type of noodle that is made by a dough being pressed into a machine with holes that make long noodle strands right into a pot of boiling water. I refer to these noodles as pressed noodles for that…
A Brief History of Korean Noodles (국수)
Noodles originated from Mesopotamia and made their way to Korea through the silk road. Traditionally, noodles were eaten by the wealthy royalty, served to ancestors during ancestral rites, or on special occasions like weddings. They symbolized the wish for young…
Korean Traditional Cookware
Should you buy it? So, do you need to buy all kinds of traditional Korean cookware to cook Korean cuisine? The answer is yes and no. The answer is yes because some dishes do require certain cooking vessels to make…
Types of Knives and How to Sharpen
Types of Knives In general, large knives are for heavy cutting and chopping and small knives are for precise delicate work. The chef knife is the most important knife that you need in your kitchen. The “chef knife” also known…
Buying, Freshness, and Storing Tofu
Buying Tofu Depending on the market that you go to, tofu will be sold in packages or unpackaged in a communal container. Here are some tips on which tofu you should purchase to get the freshest one. Tofu Freshness Let’s…
